English–Korean

“protest” in Korean

Korean

Also항의하다 (hanguihada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhangui

Example

시민들이 회사 앞에서 항의를 했다.si min deu ri hoe sa a pe seo hang ui reul haet tta

Citizens protested in front of the company.

Illustration for 항의 (protest)

How to say “protest” in Korean

“Protest” in Korean is 항의 (hangui).

An open expression of disagreement aimed at changing or challenging what someone has decided or done.

Full entry for 항의: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 항의

고객들이 서비스에 대해 항의를 제기했다.ko gaek tteu ri seo bi seu e tae hae hang ui reul che gi haet tta

Customers lodged a protest about the service.

Tips for using 항의

  • The word often sounds firm and direct rather than mild, so it suits situations where dissatisfaction is clearly directed at a person, group, or decision.

Other Korean words for “protest”

그는 상사에게 항의했어요.keu neun sang sa e ge hang ui hae sseo yo

He complained to his boss.

“protest” in other languages